Comparing Megazoom Cameras With the Best Photo Quality

Pentax Optio VS20

When selecting a camera for overall usage, people don’t usually check the zooming capabilities of the device. But having a camera with excellent zooming capability can prove to be quite beneficial in a lot of situations. It will definitely come in handy in situations where you can’t really get close to your subject for whatever reason.

Most cameras with built-in lenses, or point-and-shoot cameras usually have 5x or 6x optical zoom. However, there are also cameras which have been called megazoom cameras because of their amazing zooming capabilities (like the Sony CyberShot RX1R - reviewed here). These cameras exceed the others greatly and will be the joy of people who often find themselves too far from the subject.

Our Favorite Megazoom Cameras on the Market Today

Pentax X-5

The Pentax X-5 has a whopping 26x Optical Zoom with image stabalization. This 16MP camera also has a bigger than average LCD screen (3"), which helps to pick out the best pictures you have taken. Expect crisp and clear photos with this Pentax.

Full 1080P video is standard on the Pentax X-5. It's really hard to beat this megazoom camera for the price (at under $200).

Canon PowerShot SX260

Canon is another veteran in the field and is the chosen brand of several professionals and amateurs alike. People have enjoyed their DSLRs as well as their point-and-shoot cameras which always deliver high quality images. The PowerShot SX260 is a compact 12.1 megapixel camera with 20x image stabilized zoom which will surely help you take amazing, high quality photos.

This camera also comes with several effects and scene modes to further enhance your images. One is Smooth Skin which removes dullness and reduces the wrinkles of the people in the shot as well as harsh shadows. It also has the Fisheye Effect if you’re a fan of this classic photo distortion. It also has an Underwater mode which you can use with a waterproof underwater case to reduce the backscatter effect you typically see in underwater images.

There are several other effects and modes that you can play with and utilize in this amazing camera. This camera also shoots high definition videos at 1080p for those moments that can’t be captured in just a split second. You'll want to make sure you have enough storage on the card if you plan to use video.

It has managed to get an average rating of 4.5 stars because of its efficient and useful zoom which produced great images, its numerous scene and color modes for fun and beautiful photographs, and several other extra features that make it a very special camera.

Nikon CoolPix P90

Nikon is another fierce competitor in the camera race and has a wide range of cameras in its roster. The CoolPix P90 is a 12.1 megapixel camera with 24x optical vibration reduction zoom. It features Nikon’s Smart Portrait System which has the ability to detect your subject’s face and automatically takes a photo when they smile. This amazing feature also tells you if your subject has blinked. It also has the Sports Continuous Scene More so that you can shoot at up to an amazing 15 frames per second.

You can also make use of the Best Shot Selector which makes the camera take up to 10 shots while you are holding the shutter button and the camera selects and saves the sharpest image.

This is a great camera that has the look and feel of a DSLR and would be a great addition to your collection of gadgets.

A megazoom camera is great to have because it ensures that you will get most of the shots you want to take. It’s great to have at concerts, races, and a variety of other events because you will always find a way to take a photo of your subject, even if they’re a bit far away from you.